Back in this post I showed a beautiful necklace using the whole zipper from the book
1000 Ideas for Creative Reuse: Remake, Restyle, Recycle, Renew By Garth Johnson
and I made a necklace using just the sliding pull part of the zipper. Today I have a necklace that I made using the whole zipper!
- A separating zipper (like the kind on a jacket, not the kind on a pair of pants)
- A lighter or candle
- Button thread
- Scissors
How to make the zipper necklace:
- Trim off the excess fabric on the zipper (as close as you can get to the teeth).
- To seal the fabric, VERY CAREFULLY hold the zipper fabric near the flame and it will melt and seal itself.
- Determine how long you want your necklace and trim the ends with about an inch overlap.
- Tie knots with heavy button thread between each tooth of the zipper.
To put on and take off, simply unzip the zipper! If you end up using a non-separating zipper you can attach a clasp in the back. Want more inspiration for recycling the things around you? Grab a copy of:
1000 Ideas for Creative Reuse
Remake, Restyle, Recycle, Renew
By
Garth
Johnson
Artists and crafters have always been recyclers, but for many, it has not only become a thrifty choice, it has become a moral imperative. 1000 Ideas for Creative Reuse contains a cutting edge collection of the most inventive work being made with re-used, upcycled, and already existing materials. The work in this book ranges from clever and humble personal accessories to unique and important large-scale works of art, including paper art, fashion, jewelry, housewares, interiors, and installations.
Garth Johnson is a studio artist, writer and educator who lives in Eureka, California. In addition to maintaining the website "Exteme Craft" (www.extremecraft.com) Garth writes about a variety of topics, including art, craft and creative reuse. He and his wife Claire are currently writing a blog for Readymade Magazine called "Keeping Up With the Johnsons (http://readymadeblogs.mydevstaging.com/blogs/johnsons/). His DVD, ReVision: Recycled Crafts for Earth-Friendly Living was released by Eyekiss Films earlier this year (www.reconstructdvd.com). His artwork was recently featured in solo shows at Gallerie Maxim in Cologne, Germany and the Clay Studio in Philadelphia. Garth received a BFA from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and an MFA from Alfred University. He has taught at Georgia State University, Columbus State University and is currently an assistant professor at College of the Redwoods in Eureka, CA. In addition to teaching, he is a sought-after lecturer and visiting artist, with recent lectures at Ohio State University, Louisiana State University and the Pottery Workshop in Jingdezhen, China.
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